Heejin Baik, UX Researcher

Hello! I’m Heejin Baik, a Seattle-based UX Researcher dedicated to creating meaningful, user-friendly experiences that bridge the gap between people and technology

Skills and Expertise

Core Research Skills

Skilled in designing and executing mixed-methods research plans such as qualitative interviews, surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing that align with project goals and uncover insights into user needs and behaviors to directly influence product and UX decisions

Business Impact

Experienced in crafting strategies that optimize customer journeys and engagement, aligning user goals with business objectives to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty

Collaboration & Communication

Strong collaborator and communicator with the ability to present research insights and recommendations to diverse audiences, including leadership in order to foster user-centered, data-driven decision-making

Research Projects

Discovery Research for Wisely - Payments

Advocating for user needs with scalable, impactful solutions

Heuristic Evaluation and Focus Group for MasterTax

Persuading stakeholders to pivot direction toward a more user-friendly and cost-effective solution

Usability Test for Wisely - Card Orders

Driving user-centered solutions to reduce costs and optimize operations

Rapid Usability Validation for a Global Scientific Organization

Validating design direction to reduce risk before development

Unmoderated Usability & Post Task Survey Analysis for a Global Payment Company

Identifying drop-off risks before scaling a new payment method 

Discovery Research & Concept Validation for an EdTech Startup

Informing a product pivot through user-centered discovery research